How to Get Rid of Razor Burns Fast

Are you suffering from a terrible razor burn on your neck or face? Are you looking for the remedies to get rid of razor burns? It is very important to treat razor burns fast before the condition aggravates.

Kevin, 27, is sporting a beard for a long time as he is too scared of razor burns on his face. So he explains when anybody asks about his beard -“I have a thick facial hair. Every time I shave them, I get a terrible razor burn on my neck. It is so ugly and painful; so I thought I’d rather have a beard than have a razor burn and bumps.” Kevin just wants to know how to prevent and treat razor burn before he attempts to shave again.

Like Kevin, many people suffer from razor bumps or razor burns after shaving. Not only men, but also women who shave their body hair are also prone to razor burns. Razor burns if untreated may leave dark spots and patches on the skin.

What are Razor Burns?

Razor burn is a rash that appears on the skin when you use a straight razor blade to shave the hair against your skin. After the shave, hair strands curl back and grow into the skin causing small irritated red or pink color bumps. The bumps and razor burn cause itching and inflammation in that area. Like shaving, waxing and plucking may also cause razor bumps.

Causes of Razor Burns

Shaving with a dull razor

Pressing the razor too hard against the skin

Shaving against the direction of hair growth

Soap or shaving cream that aggravates the skin.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Razor Burns

Are you looking for the best home remedies to prevent razor burn? Then read on to know more about it.

1. Ice Pack

The quick and the easiest remedy for instant relief from razor burns is ice pack cold compress. It helps reduce inflammation, itching and redness. Take a few ice cubes and wrap them in a cloth or a towel and apply to the affected area for 10 minutes. You can also apply a towel soaked in ice water on the razor burns. Repeat 2-3 times every day to get best results.

2. Aspirin

For instant relief, aspirin is really effective. Aspirin contains salicylic acid that reduces inflammation and redness. Put 2 aspirin tablets in a bowl, add 1tsp of water and let it dilute for a while. Mix it to make a paste and apply it on your razor burns. Leave it on your burns for 10 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water. You may have to repeat this process at least 2 times a day for instant relief. However, those with extremely sensitive skin may have to be careful with this remedy.

3. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. The polysaccharides in the aloe gel help heal the skin deeply and reduce razor burns inflammation. Extract fresh aloe vera gel from an aloe vera leaf and rub it all over your razor burns on your face, neck etc. Wash it with cold water when it dries. Apply it at least 2 to 3 times daily to get relief from razor burns.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a great natural remedy for many problems. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce skin irritation caused by razor burns. Dilute 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar with 1 tsp of water. Dip a cotton ball in the diluted apple cider vinegar and apply it to your razor burns. Repeat this 2 to 3 times until your rash subsides.

5. Honey

Honey is a natural antibiotic that heals all kinds of inflammation and swelling. It is easily available at home and can help reduce razor bumps and razor burns quickly. Apply some honey directly to your razor burns. Allow it there for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a day for quick relief and to soothe your razor burn.

6. Yogurt

Yogurt is rich in lactic acid that helps heal razor burns while also moisturizing it deeply.
Apply plain unflavored yogurt directly to your razor burns and wash it off after 10-15 minutes. You can also mix 1tbsp of yogurt with one-half tsp of honey and apply it to your razor burns. Wash after 15 minutes. Repeat this process 3-4 times daily until you get relief from razor burn.

7. Baking Soda

Baking soda has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps relieve itching and redness.
Mix 1 tbsp of baking soda in 1 cup of water. Soak a cotton ball in this solution and dab it on to your razor burns. Rinse with cool water. Apply it several times a day for quick relief.

8. Cucumber

Cucumber has a cooling and anti-inflammatory effect on burns and rashes. Refrigerate the slices of fresh cucumber and rub them gently on the razor burns for 10 minutes regularly until the inflammation subsides. Another very quick remedy for razor burns is cucumber and milk puree. In a food processor, put half a cucumber with a quarter cup of milk and blend it into a fine puree. Refrigerate the puree and apply it to your razor burns for 10 minutes every few hours until inflammation and redness subside.

9. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains lauric acid that is an anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory in nature. It reduces any type of skin inflammation quickly. Apply coconut oil to your razor burns and let it get absorbed by the skin. Apply coconut oil twice daily to get relief from razor burn.

10. Olive Oil

Extra-virgin olive oil soothes your razor burns and reduces inflammation and redness. Mix 1 tsp of olive oil with 1 tsp of honey and apply it to your burn every day. Mix a pinch of turmeric in 1 tsp of olive oil. Turmeric is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature. It relieves and heals rashes quickly. Applying turmeric and olive oil can help get rid of razor burns quickly.

11. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory oil. Take 2 tbsp of water and add 5 drops of tea tree oil to it. Apply it all over your razor burns. Instead of water you can also dilute the tea tree oil with

12. Black Tea

Another very easily available home remedy is black tea. Black tea contains tannic acid that is instrumental in reducing inflammation and redness. Take the leftover black tea bags (after making a cup of tea) and cool them in the refrigerator and rub the cool moist tea bag all over your razor burns. Repeat as many times to get relief.

How to Avoid Razor Burn?

Prevention is always better than cure. So try to avoid getting the razor burns so that you will not go through the pain related to it.

Shaving correctly will help prevent razor burns. Before you start shaving ensure that your skin is properly moist so that the hair is soft and the pores are open and relaxed. Wash the skin with a mild moisturizing soap to soften the skin.

Use a thick consistency shaving cream and shaving gel.

Shave in the direction of the hair growth.

Use a sharp razor.

After shaving, apply coconut oil or aloe vera gel.

If your hair is longer, trim it short before you shave it.

Use fewer and longer strokes while shaving.

Ensure that your razor is sterilized before you start shaving.

Do not scratch the shaved area. Apply ice instead.

Have you ever tried the home remedies that are mentioned above to get rid of razor burns? Did it work for you? If yes, then share your experiences with us.

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No, baking soda when in diluted form will not cause additional burns. If your skin is sensitive, you might want to apply a layer of moisturizer 20 minutes before the application of the remedy.
Baking soda is effectively used in remedies for treating acne, pimples and therefore found not to irritate or cause additional burns in the area.

No, you can simply proceed with the remedy. Tea Tree Oil is already proven to be a good source of moisture for the skin. Therefore, over moisturizing the skin may cause the skin to be extra-moisturized, and hence develop a bulge in the area, causing more pain and irritation.

Lemon in fair quantity, as mentioned in the remedy will not cause over-irritation or worsen the razor bumps. Lemon is an anti-bacterial product, therefore, when applied, may cause itching for a few minutes, then will stop. Therefore, it is safe to apply.

No, as tea bags have open pores in between and also have a filter, therefore, it will allow easy exchange of the nutrients of the tea. A plain paper is thick and hence will not allow the exchange. Moreover, the tea in the bags is processed and cleaned. Therefore, it will not worsen the condition of the razor bumps.

Follow the below mentioned remedy:
1. Take cucumber and milk and transfer it to a small container.
2. With help of a toothpick, mix it, or use a spoon if mouth of the container is big enough.
3. Seal it with a tight cap and carry it anywhere you want.
4. This mixture is to be applied 2 times a day to get rid of razor bumps.

NO, it is strongly recommended that you should use raw strawberries in first place. Only if they are not available, then you should opt in for a processed product that contains only strawberries. Or else, you may go to a store that has sealed strawberries packets for sale.

Yes, it is to ensure that no residue to cocoa butter remains on your skin and thereby does not cause any irritation when applied for excessive period. Also, lukewarm water will open up the skin pores and make it soft to touch, making any external touch less painful.
Lukewarm water will also help to ease up the skin from the bacteria that may reside on the skin and thereby cause irritation and itching.

Follow the remedy as mentioned below:
1. Take whipped cream or Curd/Yoghurt and add some tea tree extract to it.
2. Form a paste and apply it into the skin.
3. Leave it for 2-3 minutes and wash it with water.
4. Shave normally.

Although these skin remedies provide for moisture and skin care along with curing, one shall follow any of these in consideration with his/her skin type. If skin is dry, then consider remedies that rejuvenate the skin with help of moisture.